Grow Up, Luchy Zapata

Written by Alexandra Alessandri

Middle school tests a lifelong friendship when new alliances form.

4.2 Goodreads · 135 ratings

256 pages· 50,339 words· Est. 7 hour read· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Luchy Zapata is thrilled to start middle school with her best friends, Cami and Mateo. But when Cami returns from Colombia, she seems distant, drawn to new, cooler friends. As Luchy struggles to reconnect, she faces the fear of losing a lifelong bond. Can Luchy remind Cami of their special friendship, or is it too late? Discover the challenges of growing up and the true meaning of friendship in this relatable middle school drama.

From the publisher

A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs–until sixth grade turns everything upside down. Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she’s muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school. Luchy and Mateo will be in art class together, and she and Cami can try out for the same soccer team! As long as they’re all together, Luchy can handle anything. But Cami has been acting weird ever since she got back from visiting family in Colombia. She’s making new, “cool” friends who just seem mean. And suddenly, everything about Luchy and Mateo is too immature for her. Luchy is determined to help Cami remember how special their friendship is. They’ve been BFFs their whole lives, and that can’t just disappear in a poof of glitter! But…what if Cami doesn’t even want to be friends anymore?

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